Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia
Nov 21, 2023
Lower memory levels and faster age-related memory decline also were seen in association with low or very low food security.
Caregivers help caregivers on design of new app
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 30, 2021
No one knows the challenges of being a dementia caregiver better than another caregiver.
Brain imaging company teases tech that will analyze side effects of new dementia drugs
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 28, 2023
AI-enabled brain imaging technology will be launched next year to evaluate the side effects of new Alzheimer’s and dementia drugs.
Increase in antipsychotic prescribing for residents with dementia raises concerns
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 09, 2024
The persistence of a pandemic-associated increase in antipsychotic, antidepressant and anticonvulsant medication use in assisted living residents — and a greater increase in antipsychotic use in dementia...
Social isolation tied to higher dementia risk
Jan 11, 2023
The risk was found to be similar across racial and ethnic groups of older adults in the United States.
PTSD, TBI interact with APOE ε4 to raise Alzheimer, dementia risk
Jan 06, 2023
Significant additive APOE ε4 interactions were seen with PTSD and TBI in veterans of European ancestry.
Study finds consistent home health staffing reduces hospital readmission for dementia patients
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 29, 2021
Consistency in home health nurses can go a long way in reducing hospital readmissions for dementia patients, according to a study by New York University’s Meyers College of Nursing.
Almost half with mild cognitive impairment subsequently classified as cognitively normal
Dec 02, 2021
After an average of 2.4 years of follow-up, 12.9% of people with incident mild cognitive impairment progressed to dementia, but 47.9% no longer met MCI criteria.
Physical jobs tied to higher risk for later cognitive impairment
Sep 22, 2023
The analysis included occupational trajectories from ages 33 to 65 years.
Letters promote congressional support for $353 million increase in federal funding for dementia initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2024
Congressional support is growing for increased federal funding for dementia research, as evidenced by two recent letters to House appropriations subcommittee leadership.